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The SME StreamThe Country 30/09/26: Ben Picton talks to Jamie Mackay
Rabobank’s chief economist comments on rising OCR rates, both here and in Australia, the Red Meat Sector Conference, and whether there is an end in sight…
The SME StreamChlöe Swarbrick: Green Party co-leader on the speculation she's aiming for Finance Minister role
Greens co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick says she wants to see the party's commitments delivered after the election. After scoring 16 percent in Monday’s…
The SME StreamJenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Government potentially 'going soft' on NZ Super reforms?
The current Government earlier indicated they could be looking to make changes to NZ Super and adjust the eligibility age, but they've changed their tone ahead…
The SME StreamMonika Lacey: Centrix Chief Operating Officer on consumer arrears dropping 11% on last year while liquidations rose 14%
Most people appear to be managing their money well against ongoing financial volatility. Centrix's August credit indicator shows expected seasonal uplifts in…
The SME StreamIs our economy getting better, or is it just 'less bad' than we thought?
The Government’s opened its books and it’s showing a return to surplus is well on track. The Pre-election Economic and Fiscal Update shows a…
The SME StreamChris Hipkins: Labour Leader on their policy costings in the wake of PREFU, Adrian Rurawhe's death
Labour's leader is confident their numbers add up when it comes to paying for their policies – including reversing pay equity changes. The Government's…
The SME StreamNicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Pre-Election Economic and Fiscal Update showing a stronger outlook, larger surplus
The Finance Minister has her eye firmly on returning to surplus after a pre-election look into the books. Treasury forecasts predict the next two years'…
The SME StreamNicola Willis: Finance Minister on the pre-election opening of the Government books
National's Nicola Willis is putting the rosier Government books - unveiled today - down to Kiwis' hard work, but won't say whether they'll be repaid a dividend…
The SME StreamFisher and Paykel now represents 20% of the NZX 50 - Tue 29 Sep
Having a single company influence a big part of the overall market is not unheard of, but what are the risks from concetration? Mohandeep Singh - Craigs. See…
The SME StreamBarbara Edmonds: Labour's Finance spokesperson on Labour's plan to return the books to surplus
Labour's Finance spokesperson won't commit to delivering a surplus by 2029/30 if it's at the expense of restoring pay equity. Barbara Edmonds says she is…
The SME StreamJohn MacDonald: Sort out pay equity, but don't rush it
I’m all for pay equity for women, but. Which I’ll get to. First, though. At a public meeting in Christchurch last night, Labour leader Chris…
The SME StreamKelvin Davidson: Cotality Chief Property Economist on Treasury slashing the house price growth forecast
Housing is set to be a buyer's market for a while longer. The Pre-Election Economic and Fiscal Update shows housing price growth will peak at 3% by March 2028…
The SME StreamPerspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Where does Labour plan on finding the $13 billion for pay equity?
Why did Chris Hipkins choose to announce that he will restore the pay equity regime within the first 100 days of a Labour-led Government? Why did he do that?…
The SME StreamRyan Bridge: How much cash will we get back from tax cuts?
How much cash will we get back from tax cuts? Nicola Willis will soon an announcement about their timing and potential value, if they get back to the Treasury…
The SME StreamWhat sort of business owner are you
A fun, self-reflective one. Scott and Mike break down the three archetypes of business owner — Visionary, Craftsman and Hustler — and how…
The SME StreamEmma Butcher & Angela Evans - BE Employment Law | Resolving Workplace Disputes
What makes a mediation effective, and how do you know when to fight, negotiate, or settle? In this episode of HR Unlocked, Lisa Oakley sits down with Emma…
The SME StreamNathan Guy: Special Agricultural Trade Envoy on red meat exports surging 23% in August
Our red meat sector appears to be sitting pretty amid a turbulent global market. The sector's gathering in Wellington today for a conference focusing on…
The SME StreamSteven Joyce: Former Finance Minister previews the Pre-Election Economic and Fiscal Update
A former Finance Minister's hailing today as extremely important as Treasury opens the Government's books. This afternoon's Pre-Election Economic and Fiscal…
The SME StreamLeadership - The importance of good staff
Built around a Richard Branson quote — employees first, customers second — this episode is a deep dive into how to identify, keep, and lead A-grade…
The SME StreamHow to Build a Personal Brand That Grows Your Business | Guest: Roi Wilkey – Burst Digital
Do you actually need to become the face of your business to grow it? This week on Make It Happen, we sit down with @roimatawilkey founder of @burst digital…
The SME StreamBefore you buy a business, check what you’re really getting
Buying an established business can give you customers, systems and revenue from day one. But how do you know whether the asking price reflects what…
The SME StreamWhat each party wants to do with your taxes
With the election just weeks away, a new poll gives us a glimpse into how voters feel about one of the major topics this campaign season – tax. No new…
The SME StreamKatherine Rich: BusinessNZ CEO on the impact NZ First's proposed tax cut for small and medium businesses could have
There's a belief New Zealand First's proposal to slash the tax rate for small businesses could make a positive difference to our business landscape. The…
The SME StreamShanan Halbert: Labour's Tertiary Education Spokesperson explains student loan policy
Labour is rolling out an election-year sweetener, this time aimed at Kiwis with student loans. The party is promising eligible borrowers will receive a 10…
The SME StreamLearning to be a better business operator
A practical, framework-heavy episode on how owners actually get better at running their business — and how to know what kind of help you need next…
The SME StreamBarry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on NZ First's bid to cut taxes for small and medium businesses
NZ First want taxes slashed for small and medium businesses in order to increase productivity. The party will campaign on lowering the rate from 28 percent to…
The SME StreamIs the stock market getting expensive? Wealth Watch with Generate - Thu 24 Sep
Greg Smith KiwiSaver investment and Managed Funds specialist from Generate on earnings growth multiples. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The SME StreamKerre Woodham: Time is running out for businesses that run on gas
Time is running out for the businesses that generate billions of dollars worth of GDP and that employ a quarter of a million New Zealanders. They're the…
The SME StreamPersonal Finance: Investing in a rising interest-rate environment - Thu 24 Sep
Forsyth Barr Investment Adviser Mark Richardson explains which assets are benefitting from high interest rates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
The SME StreamSam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the launch of Meta's new AI assistant Muse
Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook and Instagram, has launched its own new AI-powered assistant. Muse went to number one on the app stores and it's generated…
The SME StreamTrump dangles diesel export ban, S&P sees OCR holding at 3% - Thu 24 Sep
Markets assess the prospects of the US restricting diesel exports, while S&P Ratings see a low inflation path for NZ that holds the OCR to 3%. See…
The SME StreamThe moment to seal India free trade deal. Garth Bray 2degrees Business wrap - Thu 24 Sep
The window was closing. India is now chasing bigger fish, as it looks for alternatives to sending exports scrambling over a US tariff wall.' See…
The SME StreamThe SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 25th September
As business owners, you know how hard it is keeping up with your business, let alone the news. Join Wilhelmina O'Keeffe each week as she gives you a rundown of…
The SME StreamAI’s next test: turning pilots into productivity
Salesforce New Zealand country manager Richard Phillimore-Smith says the next phase of artificial intelligence will hinge on whether organisations can put…
The SME StreamHeather Langton - Spark | The Great Unlearning of Leadership
What if becoming a better leader isn't about adding more to your toolkit, but knowing what to let go of? In this episode of HR Unlocked, Lisa Oakley sits down…
The SME StreamKerre Woodham: What is the best way to reduce workplace harm?
Let's start with the good news. The annual State of the Thriving Nation report prepared for the Business Leaders Health and Safety Forum says workplace injury…
The SME StreamJenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor explains why insurance disputes have risen to record levels
New data shows insurance disputes have risen to record levels for the year ended 30 June 2026. The Insurance & Financial Services Ombudsman Scheme reported…
The SME Stream'This sends the wrong signal to the world' 51 businesses call on government - Wed 23 Sep
High-profile leaders open letter to political parties, asking to consider private property investors in New Zealand See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
The SME StreamIndex changes are becoming an ever greater mover of NZ markets - Wed 23 Sep
$584m traded on Friday versus a normal day in the low $100m region. Matt Goodson Salt Funds Management. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The SME StreamFrancois Barton: Business Leaders Health and Safety Forum CEO on the cost of workplace harm to New Zealand
Workplace harm's costing the country billions of dollars a year. A report from the Business Leaders Health and Safety Forum has found workplace harm cost the…
The SME StreamJobseekers see hope on the horizon - Wed 23 Sep
Modest 3.2 point lift to 86.3 in employment confidence in September quarter survey by Westpac and McDermot Miller. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
The SME StreamNicola Willis: Finance Minister on the independent review into the Reserve Bank's performance during Covid
The Finance Minister believes the report on the Reserve Bank's performance during Covid affirms decisions made by the current Government. An external review of…
The SME StreamMark Smith: ASB Senior Economist on the findings of the review of the Reserve Bank's monetary policy during Covid
The Reserve Bank took too long to pull back on drastic Covid measures. An independent probe's found the Monetary Policy Committee made the right call by…
The SME StreamWhy Kiwis are putting more on credit cards
Credit cards accounted for 71.1% of card transactions in August — their highest share in more than two decades. Does that reflect renewed confidence, the…
The SME StreamHow Reserve Bank mistakes fuelled New Zealand’s boom and bust
A damning report into the Reserve Bank’s actions during Covid, a backdown from Labour on landlord tax breaks, and a last look at the Government’s…
The SME StreamThe Country 22/09/26: Todd McClay talks to Jamie Mackay
The Minister of Trade and Agriculture celebrates the ratification of the Indian FTA. Could it be, as the Prime Minister suggested, a free trade agreement that…
The SME StreamCapital gains tax vs interest deductibility? Labour's policy for landlords - Tue 22 Sep
Labour leader Chris Hipkins on his landlord tax deduction See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The SME Stream2,000 businesses surveyed - what are the surprises? - Tue 22 Sep
Pulse of NZ Business Survey shows recovery continuing but it's uneven across sectors, regions and business sizes. Ben Crozier Forsyth Barr. See…
The SME StreamTony Alexander: Independent Economics Commentator on ANZ revising its OCR forecast, potential for interest rates to reach 4%
There's a belief we're underestimating how high interest rates will go. ANZ has revised its forecast for the next six months, now predicting three hikes to the…
The SME StreamMichael Reddell: former Reserve Bank economist on the review into the RBNZ's Covid-19 response
There's some defence of the Reserve Bank's pandemic response - after a new report was released. The independent report into its Covid monetary policy finds it…
The SME StreamRobyn Walker: Deloitte Tax Partner on Labour deciding not to change the rules about landlord interest deductibility
A tax expert believes Labour's changed stance on interest deductibility makes complete sense. Labour's confirmed it won't change the current Government's rules…
The SME StreamThe crucial role data and insights plays for modern businesses - Tue 22 Sep
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The SME StreamANZ picks THREE OCR hikes by March - Tue 22 Sep
ANZ joins BNZ picking October's RBNZ meeting will be live, after GDP growth came in higher for the June quarter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
The SME StreamOliver Hartwich: Initiative Executive Director on business leaders signing an open letter urging political parties to drop interventionist policies
Fifty-one business leaders have signed an open letter from business think tank the New Zealand Initiative, urging political parties to drop interventionist…
The SME StreamPaul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on whether the RBA is set to lift the OCR again
Over in Australia, the Reserve Bank is set to make their next announcement about the OCR in the coming days - and speculation indicates it will go up again…
The SME StreamBridge: Labour blinks on landlord tax - Tue 22 Sep
Labour has finally seen the light on interest deductibility. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The SME StreamLisa Hopkins: Business Events Industry Aotearoa CEO on the Government's plan to create a coordinated National Events Strategy
The Government's unveiled plans for a new National Events Strategy. It follows an independent review that found New Zealand's a strong events host, but lacks a…
The SME StreamAlex Howieson | AI, Commercial HR & the Future of People and Culture
How can HR professionals stay relevant as AI changes the way work gets done? In this episode of HR Unlocked, Lisa Oakley sits down with Alex Howieson, a senior…
The SME StreamNicola Willis: Finance Minister on Labour confirming it won't change interest deductibility for landlords
Labour is promising it won't change interest deductibility for landlords, and the Finance Minister has been quick to condemn this development. Leader Chris…
The SME StreamSmall grocers to get cheaper wholesale groceries: Labour's supermarket policy - Mon 21 Sep
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Spokesperson Arena Williams on Labour's supermarket policy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.